Hello Cliff
 > I am currently undergoing a MULTITUDE of tests to confirm or rule 
 > out the above. The left side of my face is now completely paralyzed. 
 > Does ANYONE know ANYTHING about this disease? If so I would be MOST 
 > grateful for ANY info you could supply. Even a point in the right 
 > direction would be MOST appreciated! 
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 > To Moderator, this is the correct echo for this is it not? If not 
 > please let me know and accept my apologies in advance. If it is, 
 > great, please ignore the previous sentence. 
This is a pretty horrendous experience for you.  Bell's Palsy is due to 
paralysis of the facial nerve on one side.  Even  if the diagnosis has not 
been confirmed, your advisors should be able to help you with the symptoms - 
eg have you been using warm (NOT hot) packs to the affected side? eye drops 
such as liquifilm tears or normal saline wash to the affected eye?  there are 
also facial exercises to help prevent muscle atrophy, and you should probably 
be using light massage as well.
Most cases , I believe, resolve spontaneously within 6 weeks or so.  For more 
information you may also like to post on the ASK_A_NURSE or GRAND_ROUND 
echoes.                                     regards, Pat (RGN/RPN)
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